Siemens Healthineers is hiring: Technical Writer in Walpole

Overview

Technical Writer role at Siemens Healthineers. This full-time position is in the Package Engineering and Product Labeling organization and is responsible for product labeling for immuno and chemistry assays. You will join a team of technical writers collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality documentation that is reusable, compliant with regulatory and company guidelines, and appropriate for its intended audience.

The role requires general guidance on new assignments with day-to-day work completed with minimal instruction. It emphasizes reuse and single-source content opportunities and close collaboration with internal teams and SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit instructions for use for medical device immunoassays and chemistry assays, using an XML content management system, ensuring all deliverables align with project plans.
• Develop documentation using XML authoring and other tools (e.g., Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe InDesign, MS Office) as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulations (FDA and international guidelines) and good documentation practices.
• Manage end-to-end document processes: check-in/check-out, version control, review/approval, and release activities.
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams and SMEs to research and develop content for instructions for use.
• Write for translations and extract key information from clinical data and reports to support accurate labeling.
• Maintain proficiency with electronic document control, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; stay highly organized and able to prioritize tasks.
• Work effectively in remote/virtual environments and collaborate appropriately with team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Excellent English writing skills and demonstrated ability to write English for translations.
• Proven technical writing experience in Life Sciences with strong XML content management knowledge, including reuse and single-sourcing.
• Experience with medical device labeling development and regulatory compliance.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, able to work with cross-functional teams and SMEs.
• Understanding of clinical data and ability to extract key information for labeling.
• Experience with standard business applications and XML-based content management systems; familiarity with tools such as FrameMaker and InDesign is preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in technical writing, science, or related field required; a technical writing certification is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of direct technical writing experience in a medical device manufacturing environment.
• Expert level with current authoring tools; strong XML proficiency (experience with XML-based CMS and desktop publishing).
• Experience in regulated industries and a scientific background is a plus.

About Siemens Healthineers

We are a global team of health professionals dedicated to pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. Our diverse environment supports growth, collaboration, and equal opportunity for all employees.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; life and disability insurance; paid time off and paid sick time; and other benefits subject to eligibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status, and other categories protected by law.

EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Reasonable Accommodations: Siemens Healthineers provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in the application and employment process.